Sum of Oxidation Numbers in Polyatomic Ion

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Sum of Oxidation Numbers in Polyatomic Ion

### Formula:

$$\sum ON=\text{Charge on ion}$$

### Terminologies:

- Polyatomic Ion β†’ Ion containing two or more atoms.

- Charge on Ion β†’ Net electrical charge of ion.

### Usage:

- Used to calculate oxidation states in complex ions.

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